The Enterobacteriaceae family is taxonomically considered a(n)

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The Enterobacteriaceae family is a taxonomic classification of Gram-negative bacteria based on their biochemical and genetic characteristics. It includes several well-known genera like Escherichia, Salmonella, Shigella, and Klebsiella, among others. Taxonomy is the science of classification, so A) is the correct answer. B) Nomenclature refers to the system of names used to identify organisms, while C) Identification refers to the process of determining the identity of an unknown microbe by testing its physical and biochemical properties. D) Homologs are genes or proteins found in different species that share a similar sequence and function.

The Enterobacteriaceae Family Is Taxonomically Considered A(n)